a long way from Egypt..

Have you ever saw something, that you had to have, but you didn't really know why?

Well I actually came across something at a Thrift Store, that I just had to have.. know idea why.

In my mind, I think I picked this up while I was in Egypt, but yet, I have never been there.

(I will one day travel there, and maybe they will be selling these little carvings on the side of the road).

Maybe it's a sign, that I will be going to Egypt soon?

Who knows.

All I know is it was only $1.91,

 and that's just a deal I couldn't pass up!

Do you have any odd things lingering around,

that don't match or go with anything,

but yet, you had to have it?

Yard Sale Saturday

YARD SALES

Today was a really good day for yard sales!

(Where as last weekend, was not! Note: never go to yard sales on Easter weekend). This week there had to be around twenty that we went to, some of them my mum and I drove past and were like "ehhh, no". But we did go to a lot of them, and we did find some pretty good stuff.

The most expensive thing we bought, was a piece of art, (the one with the houses, and boat) that was $15 handmade by this carpenter. And I have to say the best deal is the piece of window art that was only $5! The guy did say ten dollars, but we didn't want it that bad, then as we were about to walk away, he said take it for $5! And so we did! He told us he got it a Consignment Shop for $120, but I know here in the South, window art is not cheap, they usually run between $300-$1,200! Let's just say, we got it for a deal! The cheapest item, was  little Vintage Sheep, it was only .10 cents! My mum loves vintage stuff, so she was pretty excited to find that! My favorite item is the blender I got, it was only $6, and it works great! I also got three long sleeve button-down shirts, Ralph Lauren, J Crew, and some other brand for $1 (for all three)! I also got some work out pants, that were both a $1, (if you work out, you know work out pants are pretty pricey!). Max, my dog, pretty much got a deal! He got a Basketball for .50 cents, a rag Toy for .25 cents, and three free Tennis Balls. (I think he liked his Rag Toy the best). I believe we got a few other items, but I didn't want to post everything, just the really good finds!

I hope you enjoy!



Treasure of the week

This is Honey Bear, he is an old cast iron bank, isn't he just adorable!

He is the treasure of the week!

I came across him at Goodwill. As they brought a cart out full of stuff, I walked over and started scoping all the stuff out, I moved around some bags, and underneath all the bags was Honey Bear. The woman next to me said, "who would want that", "it's old". What's funny about this whole situation is, I wanted him, he was a treasure to be told, he was amazing, he was vintage, and not only was he cute, but I knew he was going to be worth something! My mum walked over, and I showed her Honey Bear. I knew that she would want him, I mean, we both love pretty much the same stuff. And that's who ended up buying him for only $5. But I found him, so that's why he is the treasure of the week!

Turns out, Honey Bear is worth some big bucks! When I looked him up, he was around $250- and up. Just check out here or here. Not like we would sell him, but at least we know, if we ever needed some money, he would be worth a lot. And as time goes on, maybe he will be even more! But for right now, I know he has a great home, with someone that will love him!

Honey Bear is an old cast iron bank was made by the Hubley Company in the 1930's!

Have you found any great treasures lately?